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Wow! Look at this Sun Valley deal!
2309 5th Ave, San Rafael
$484,500
Cute 2 Story home built in 1956 offers hardwood floors through out this lovely home. A brick wood burning fireplace in the living room area. The kitchen could use a little updating. Attached 2 car side by side parking garage. Directly across the street from Sun Valley School.
Real Estate is a subject that is very accessible to everyone and most people are interested in knowing where the market is headed. That is why the newspapers and news stations like to talk about it every day. And if you haven't noticed I will tell you that they offer conflicting reports and forcasts every other day. I know it can be confusing to wade through to find the real state of the market.
I will share with you some real facts combined with my real world experience. The statistics will show you that there are more homes on the market now in every price category than we have seen in years. This means that buyers have a lot more homes to preview before they feel comfortabel making a decision so the homes are staying on the market longer while everyone gets a chance to get current with all of the choices in their price range.
The recent market we experienced trained buyers to expect completely updated, staged homes that have been prepared for the market. It also trained them to look at homes that are in their price ranges very specifically and not to include a broad range. This is important for sellers to understand. A buyer is not going to make an offer on a home they feel is far above their range. So for a home to sell quickly in this market it needs to be prepared for the market and priced competitively.
There are still multiple offers happening on some homes. Unsually in excellent locations, freshly updated and staged inside and out, and priced to sell. The very high end market is less effected by the market change. Interest rates remain very low which is very encouraging. What I experienced in 1990-1994 which was a post boom market, was that buyers would look...and look....and look and then interest rates would threaten to go up and everyone would find their house and buy it.
My advice to sellers is to go all the way to making your home as appealling as can be and price it right. If you don't want to do any improving, then just price it accordingly. I feel you leave money on the table and so don't encourage selling a home in total fixer condition - but sometimes the situations just calls for it.
My advice to buyers is to enjoy this less stressful market, but remember that timing is always of the essence in real estate. Some buyers end up missing the opportunity to buy their home because they think they have weeks and weeks to think about it, and then it sells while they weren't looking. Also, I think that Fall is a great time to be a buyer because anyone selling now is a serious seller dedicated to making this move now.
I hope this is somewhat helpful to you as you navigate the market. It just isn't as simple as the media would like you to believe. It can't really be named except to say, in my opinion, that it is a very balanced market. Enjoy that and happy house hunting!
Do you know what your home is worth? I do! I have been selling homes for seventeen years, please don't hesitate to call if you would like a professional current value analysis of your home........no strings attached. You may use this for tax purposes, estate planning or if you are just curious about the value of your home.
The most recent Sales Activity and Active Listings for Forbes, Sun Valley, Racquet Club, Fairhills and Rafael Highlands:
Active Listings:
181 Humboldt Street 3/1 $875,000
36 Ridgewood Drive 4/2.5 $900,000
107 J Street 4/4 $2,999,000
Pending Sales:
30 Ray Court 3/2 $699,000
74 Windsor Avenue 3/2 $859,000
Sold Properties:
261 Humboldt Street 2/1 $619,000
182 Humboldt Street 2/1 $639,000
206 Humboldt Street 2/1 $650,000
161 Alpine Street 2/1 $650,000
312 California Avenue 4/2 $695,000
65 Ridgewood Drive 3/2 $820,000
2258 Fifth Avenue 3/2 $840,000
41 Ridgewood Drive 3/2 $845,000
55 Culloden Park Road 6/2 $885,000
134 Humboldt Street 3/2 $888,000
17 Longwood Drive 3/2 $1,050,000
40 Center Street 3/1 $1,200,000
7 Twin Oaks Avenue 4/2.5 $1,250,000
119 Forbes Avenue 4/2.5 $1,625,000
67 Forbes Avenue 4/3 $1,700,000
Upcoming Listings:
A two bedroom, one bath in the mid-Forbes area. This will be priced between $790,000-$825,000.
A lovely three bedroom, two bath with remodeled kitchen and charm throughout for $1,650,000.
Call for details and to arrange showings on these or any property you are interested in viewing. Linda Gridley 721-1008, 531-3622, lgridley@fhallen.com
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50 Alder Avenue, San Anselmo
Price: $2,518,000
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This stately four + bedroom, four bath new England Style home will exceed your greatest expectations. Offering a rare blend of aesthetic beauty and every day simplicity with high end finishes and a floor plan that fits today's lifestyle. |
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22 Azalea Avenue, Fairfax
Price: $749,000
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Incredible price for this lovingly maintained and charming home located in the sunny flats of Fairfax, just a few blocks from town.From the Mediterranean style to the sun drenched lot, this home offers the perfect blend of indoor/outdoor living. |
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